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http://dx.doi.org/10.22246/jikm.2017.38.4.501

A Case of Hyperthyroidism in a Patient with Improved FT4 Levels Following Treatment with Traditional Korean Medicine  

Chu, Hongmin (Dept. of Korean Internal Medicine, Won-Kwang University Medical Center)
Moon, Yeon-ju (Dept. of Korean Internal Medicine, Won-Kwang University Medical Center)
Kim, Cheol-hyun (Dept. of Korean Internal Medicine, Won-Kwang University Medical Center)
Park, Kyungtae (Wongwang University Gwangju Medical Center)
Won, Jin-hee (Dept. of Korean Internal Medicine, Won-Kwang University Medical Center)
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The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine / v.38, no.4, 2017 , pp. 501-508 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objective: This study evaluated the effects of traditional Korean medicine on a patient with hyperthyroidism, who could not use antithyroid medication due to an adverse reaction to methimazole. Methods: Herbal medicine was administered and acupuncture was carried out. A thyroid function test was used to evaluate the effects of the treatment. Results: After treatment with traditional Korean medicine and therapy, the patient showed significant improvements in symptoms and FT4 levels. Conclusion: This case proved that traditional Korean medicine can be used for patients who have adverse reactions to antithyroid medication; however, studies of larger populations are required in the future.
Keywords
hyperthyroidism; Oeobhabilgabhang-tang; Cheongdamiggi-tang; Sihocheonggan-tang;
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